Mysuru Officials Inspect Jamboo Savari Route For Dasara Crowd Safety

Senior police and civic officials inspected Mysuru’s Jamboo Savari procession route on Tuesday as preparations for the Dasara festivities entered a crowd-safety review phase.

Officials review key procession stretch

Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, MCC Commissioner M.K. Savita, Deputy Commissioners of Police Harsha Priyamvada and Sundar Raj, and other officials visited Sayyaji Rao Road, a key stretch of the Jamboo Savari route.

The stretch draws huge crowds during Jamboo Savari, making it a focus area for police and civic authorities before the festivities.

During the inspection, officials discussed measures to manage the expected surge in crowds and ensure the safety of spectators.

Focus on trees, buildings and heritage structures

The officials reviewed arrangements to prevent people from climbing trees and buildings along the route to get a better view of the procession.

The concern is significant because several heritage structures, including the century-old Devaraja Market, stand along the route.

Police and civic authorities are working on measures to ensure that spectators do not climb buildings or trees.

The stated objective is both to protect the structures and to prevent accidents amid the heavy rush.

Rehearsals already drawing large crowds

Crowd management remains a major challenge for the authorities because even routine rehearsals involving the Dasara elephants attract large numbers of people.

Those gatherings include people eager to catch a glimpse of the majestic animals.

The turnout is expected to be significantly higher on Jamboo Savari day.

Procession route expected to be packed

The nearly five-km-long procession route runs from the Mysuru Palace to Bannimantap.

It is expected to be packed with spectators during the grand procession.

People are expected to line the route to see the caparisoned elephants, the golden ambari, cultural and folk troupes, tableaux and other attractions.

The inspection therefore centred on the route where the ceremonial procession, heritage buildings and large public turnout are expected to converge during Mysuru Dasara.

Source: The Hindu